Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses and funeral homes and finally furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work----new technology, new products and new ideas----changes constantly---but our values----how we treat our customers, suppliers and each other----never change.
Position Summary:
The Managerial Accountant helps business units make critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and correcting the company's financial and product cost records. They ensure the integrity of the cost information and communicate cost/profit information in a timely and user-friendly manner. They will analyze cost information with the intent of identifying issues and opportunities for improvement, and they will be a key resource for product information to all areas in the organization. In addition, they will coordinate the year end physical inventory process and be responsible for various financial accounting functions, including various general ledger and accounts payable duties.

• Captures and classifies cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines, projects, or departments.
• Compares actual costs to historical or projected costs and reports on variance.
• Updates material, labor and overhead standard costs.
• Provides cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting.
• Coordinates year-end physical counts with plant personnel and external auditors.
• Determines job and product profitability by verification and input of material, labor, overhead, freight, commission, and miscellaneous cost into the cost system.
• Accumulates and verifies data needed for month end journal entries related to inventory and product costing.
• Generates various monthly reports utilizing Excel and Cognos Impromptu query applications.
• Completes various profitability and rate analysis studies as required.
• Generate month end labor and production journals.
• Cross-trains in accounts payable functions.

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Bachelor's degree and 0 to 2 years of experience or combination of experience and education.
• Proficient with Excel and query tools such as Cognos Impromptu.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Contribute to friendly, high-performing team atmosphere.

Key Attributes Required:

• A self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and is driven by the achievement of the vision and objectives of the Business Units and Shared Core Processes in accordance with the Company’s Leadership Values
• Able to execute actions and implement projects directly within the Business Units and Shared Core Processes outside of direct operational responsibilities
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills coupled with the ability to remain rational and in control when confronted with difficult circumstances or crises

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to walk and sit. Use of hands and fingers will be required for writing, computer use, and phone use. Work in a manner consistent with standard Sauder safety practices and expectations. The employee will also be required to walk throughout the plant at various times during a typical day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Encompasses the full spectrum from factory floor, to personal offices, to executive board rooms. The noise levels in these work environments are usually low to moderate. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Full benefits package includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA), 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation from weekly accrual, 401(k) match and profit sharing plan, disability coverage, life insurance, pay for performance increases, tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunity, Sauder Village membership, employee referral bonus and a sweet furniture discount!
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran